Bronchiolitis Flashcards
1
Q
Bronchiolitis
A
common lung infection in young children and infants. Causes inflammation in the bronchiioles.
2
Q
Symptoms
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Early symptoms are similar to cold such as sneezing, runny or blocked nose a cough and temp of 38
High RR
Finding difficult to eat
Noisy breathing (wheezing)
Becoming irritable
3
Q
Day 1,Day 3 and day 6 of bronchiolitis
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Day 1: Blocked, snotty nose and cough
Day 3: Problems with feeding
Day 6: Improvement in symptoms
4
Q
Management Of Symptoms
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Paracetamol to manage fever
Fluids
Feeds if not eating
Oxygen if needed.
5
Q
Cause of Bronchiolitis
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Viral infection
6
Q
Risk factors for severe bronchiolitis
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- Premature
- Heart/lung issues
6
Q
Which group is most affected by bronchiolitis
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Children under 1 years but mainly in babies 3-6 months
